Souvenir Products In Thai Buffalo Conservation Village, Suphan Buri Province, Thailand

Abstract

This study on the design of souvenir products, Thai Buffalo Conservation Village, Suphan Buri Province has two objectives 1.) to study buffalo characteristics through the study of tourist attractions, Thai Buffalo Conservation Village, Suphan Buri Province, as an inspiration on souvenir design. 2.) To design small plant pot souvenir products. This research is in terms of Research and Development based on the participation of the community in action research that conducts a systematic study. Focusing on developing ceramic products to add alternative options or method, the findings obtained from this research will be an inspiration for the design of souvenir ceramic products.

The results of designing ceramic products to be applicable as a souvenir in Thai Buffalo Conservation Village, Suphan Buri Province, are ceramic pots. By studying the characteristics of water buffalo show ground, the most popular tourist attraction in Thai Buffalo Conservation Village, Suphan Buri Province, its characteristics is employed as an inspiration in characteristics design to produce a piece of work consisting of office desk ceramic pot. One collection of office desk ceramic pot consists of 4 pieces which its collection is inspired by the relationship between humans and buffaloes and the roles of the buffaloes as an integral part of agriculture. The earth tone is considered the mood tone featuring the product which is indicative of emotion and reflects the aura of the tourist attractions to feel natural touch. The target group that uses the product is women from school age to early working age, aged 20-29 years. A place for use of ceramic souvenirs is at a desk as a casual, non-formal work corner. The pots will be placed on the office desk and are as simple to use as normal pots. However, they come with an automatic water dispenser for cactus planting. They can be placed on the desk and have an additional function that can be used as a pen holder. The materials and production process are hand-made ceramics employing hand forming techniques so that it is feasible for the villagers to produce and create beauty.